Robert G. Merkley Jr.

Obituary
Salisbury

Robert G. Merkley Jr, 58 of Salisbury, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Concord Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 14, 1963, in Bronx, New York, the son of Robert G. Sr. and Virginia A. (Reilly) Merkley. He graduated  from Fallbrook High School in California in 1981 and Jefferson Community College in Watertown, New York in 1983. He worked for Tilton School for several years, then in 1990 started working for J. Jill Group, where he was still employed as an IT specialist. His interests included NASCAR, Star Wars and classic cars, especially his own Chevy II and his late father in law’s 79 Corvette, which belongs to his wife. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Scott R. Merkley.

His family includes his wife, Stephanie M. (Krauz) Merkley of Salisbury.

Daughter: Elaine A. Merkley of Leray, NY and her children Natalia E. Smith and Alana J. Childs of South Carolina

Son: Michael K. Brace of Bristol

Daughter: Kaitlyn N. Brace of Danbury

Daughter: Mikayla A. Brace of Bristol

Fraternal twins: Collins R. and Cameron S. Merkley of Salisbury

Brother: Edward J. Badger of Tilton

Sister: Trina A. Pennock of Sackets Harbor

Nieces and Nephews

Robert was excited about another grandchild who is due to arrive in February 2023.

According to Robert's wishes there will be no services. Memorial donations in his memory can be made to a scholarship set up for his twins, the Cameron and Collins Merkley College Fund through Franklin Savings Bank. The account number for donations is 43130934.




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